Condolences Offered to Zimbabwe Following
Death of Vice President Simon Muzenda
President Thabo Mbeki, today, Monday, 22nd September
2003, conveyed the condolences of the South African
government to President Robert Mugabe following the
death of Zimbabwe's Vice President, Simon Muzenda who
passed away after a long illness.
In this regard, President Mbeki said, "on behalf
of the Government and people of South Africa, I wish
to extend our heartfelt condolences following the death
of Vice President Simon Muzenda at the Parirenyatwa
Hospital on Saturday the 20th September."
"Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult
moment, are with the Government and people of Zimbabwe,
and in particular with the family of the late Vice President
"
For further information contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082
990 4853.
Issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
22 September 2003
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